From: Rebecca Davis Public Relations - To: Greg Sandow - Date: 5/17/13Subject: Stewart Goodyear's Beethoven "Sonatathon" in Princeton June 22

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Stewart Goodyear to Perform Complete BeethovenPiano Sonatas at Princeton's McCarter Theater June 22,2013

Canadian pianist follows his recording of the composer's32 Piano Sonatas with all-day “Sonatathon”performances this year in Princeton, Dallas and Davis,CA “Although they were written over a 27 year period, andreflect the evolution of Beethoven’s style, I believe they

can be viewed as a single, coherent set. I want to take the listener on a musical journey withBeethoven – through all his challenges and triumphs.” Stewart Goodyear NEW YORK, NY – With the September 2012 release of Beethoven: The Complete PianoSonatas on Marquis, Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear embarked on a singular journey toshare his interpretation of these Sonatas – considered to be the greatest works of the pianorepertoire – both on record and on stage. On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Goodyear will present thecomplete Beethoven Piano Sonatas -- in the order they were composed -- in an all-day concertat the McCarter Theater in Princeton, NJ. Comprised of 103 movements (and over 10 hours ofmusic), this is an unprecedented challenge of musical skill and physical endurance. Audiencesmay attend one, two, or all three programs. Each concert will have one intermission, with breaksfor lunch and dinner. Goodyear strives to bring new meaning and life to this music. “I want to take the listener on amusical journey with Beethoven,” he says, “through all his challenges and triumphs.” In June of2012, Goodyear presented the complete Sonatas in concert at Koerner Hall during Toronto’sLuminato Festival, inciting no small amount of controversy, but ultimately dazzling both critics andaudiences. Following the Princeton engagement, Stewart will perform the complete Sonatas atthe Winspear Opera House in Dallas on September 8 and at the Mondavi Center in Davis, CA onOctober 6th. “From the time I first heard them, I saw all the sonatas as a set, a retrospective of Beethoven'sart and his life,” remarks Goodyear. He recognizes Beethoven’s music as prime motivation for hiscareer: “Listening to the music of Beethoven is one of my only remaining memories of earlychildhood. From this music, I recognized that the human spirit and condition is vast and complex,yet clear, direct, and indestructible. As I reached adulthood, my understanding of this music grewdeeper and more intense. The Beethoven piano sonatas are what compelled me to become apianist.” Goodyear recently began writing about the sonatas one by one on a "Sonatathon" Facebookgroup, giving audiences a unique insight into the works and his interpretations of them inadvance of the performance. Stewart Goodyear plays the Complete Beethoven Piano SonatasSaturday, June 22McCarter Theater

91 University Place, Princeton, NJPart 1: 10am – 2pm Sonatas No.1 through 11, as well as 19 and 20, including the Pathetique and the Grand SonataPart 2: 3pm – 6:30pm Sonatas No. 12 through 23 (except 19 & 20) including the Moonlight, Pastoral, Tempest,Waldstein, and AppassionataPart 3: 8pm – 11pm Sonatas No. 24 through 32, including Les Adieux and HammerklavierTicket Information All 3 Concerts: $75 / 2 Concerts: $50 / Single Concerts: $30 *PLUS: a bonus 2 CD set of selected sonatas from Stewart Goodyear’s complete box set of thesonatas on the Marquis label (one CD set per order)valid on purchase of subscription to all 3concerts.http://www.mccarter.org/ticketoffice/eventdetail.aspx?page_id=7&event_id=7797

Critical Praise for Stewart Goodyear’s Beethoven:“With Beethoven's last five sonatas, he leaps the summit of the piano repertoire with completesuccess. Performances have a thrilling energy, mania for details, and brim with interpretive ideasthat seem to leap out of the speakers in three dimensions.” Philadelphia Inquirer “Stewart Goodyear has a stylish, vitally communicative way with Beethoven. A riveting release onevery level.” Gramophone Magazine “He's got blistering technique along with soulful insight and makes this music sound as thoughyou're hearing it for the first time. This is essential listening for anyone looking to discoverBeethoven all over again.” CBC Radio About Stewart Goodyear:Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Goodyear began his training at Royal Conservatory ofMusic in Toronto, received a bachelor's degree from Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia andcompleted a Masters Degree at Juilliard in New York. Goodyear has performed with the majororchestras of the world, including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Philadelphia Orchestra, amongothers. Goodyear's repertoire ranges from Bach to Messiaen, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt andGershwin. Known as an improviser and a composer, he has been commissioned by orchestrasand chamber music organizations, and performs his own solo works. For More information onStewart Goodyear, visit: http://stewartgoodyear.com/ CONTACT: Rebecca Davis • Rebecca Davis Public Relations • 347-432-8832 •rebecca@rebeccadavispr.com

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